Tag: May Day

2 British Prime Ministers have visited Jesus House and both of them have been disgraced

You'd think that politicians patronising religious institutions when seeking office is a concept limited to Nigeria right? **side eye Goodluck Jonathan a la 2015 elections** Yet, more and more, it's…

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Opinion: Payment of Workers salaries now an achievement of government?

by Nimi Princewill The discomfort which came with the 'immediate past' recession, crash in oil prices and the dwindling generosity of the federal purse, has provided leverage for most state…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi…

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The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode - YNaija Why Workers' Day celebration was disrupted -…

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We will take necessary steps on speedy passage of National Minimum wage – Buhari

The Federal Government on Monday assured Nigeria workers of speedy passage of the new National Minimum Wage. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a message to workers on the occasion…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. ‘HOW CABAL IN THE PRESIDENCY IS STOPPING PRES. BUHARI FROM SEEKING FURTHER TREATMENT DESPITE DETERIORATING HEALTH’ The cabal in the…

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May Day: FG committed to improving workers welfare – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government will ensure improvement in the livelihood of Nigerians. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued…

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PDP will pay better wage if elected in 2019 – Sheriff

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said the party would pay an increased minimum wage to workers if elected in 2019.…

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The Thread: “Buhari is now a ghost worker” “Missing person alert” | Nigerians demand to know #WhereIsBuhari

This is the question on Nigerians minds as they mark Workers Day today. The president has not been seen in public in a good while, has skipped meetings -…

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It’s high time we increased minimum wage to N50,000 – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the implementation of N50,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Ekweremadu stated this in his goodwill message to workers on…

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Workers’ Day: Workers disrupt May Day rally in Abuja

by Azeez Adeniyi Some workers on Monday disrupted the May Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Trouble started when the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour…

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Nigerian workers are the lifeblood of our nation – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says Nigerian workers are the lifeblood and driving force of the nation's development in view of their invaluable contributions. Saraki said this in…

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Reps committed to passing new minimum wage – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Sunday said that the House was committed to passing a new minimum wage bill. Dogara in a statement to mark the…

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Issa Aremu: Smuggling, the real acid test of Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign

by Issa Aremu This year’s May Day like in 2007 and 2011 is taking place in an interesting time of political transition with all its controversies and challenges. Taking place…

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‘It’s a trap!’: APC’s not comfortable with May 28 handover date

by Anike Jacobs It appears that the All Progressives Congress, APC is uncomfortable with the May 28 handover date proposed by the out-going administration. Punch Newspaper is reporting that the…

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Someone recollects: The terrifying moment when the Dana plane crashed

by Ahmed Adeyanju One year after, my personal anguish is lessened by time. Not so for those whose loved ones died. Not so for the aviation authorities and the emergency crew…

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#MayDay: “It is not a time for lamentation” – Gov Oshiomhole is singing a different song

by Rachel Ogbu In celebrating May Day today, Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday made a detour from previous messages as a labour leader, advising Nigerian workers not to…

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